A 21-year-old youth was arrested by Kalavai police on Saturday for stabbing a college student at Melnethapakkam village near Arcot town in Ranipet for refusing to accept his love proposal.Police said the arrested person was identified as V. Kaviarasu, a native of Agaram village in Ranipet. He was previously accused of selling ganja.Initial inquiry revealed that the victim was a college student from a neighbouring village. She used to travel by bus to attend classes. Despite her refusal to love him, Kaviarasu has been stalking her for the past few years.On Friday evening when the victim was returning home, Kaviarasu stopped her and got into an argument to accept his love. As she refused it, Kaviarasu allegedly stabbed her and fled the spot in his two-wheeler.Immediately, residents and passersby rescued her and admitted at Government Taluk Hospital in Kalavai. Later, she was referred to a private hospital in Ranipet where doctors said that her health condition is under observation.Based on an alert, Kalavai police inspected the spot. A case was registered. Special teams nabbed Kaviarasu from his hideout in Agaram village. Later, he was lodged at Central Prison in Vellore. A probe is underway.Published - July 27, 2025 12:43 am IST